Code Enforcement, a division of the Pocatello Police Department, handles issues concerning property maintenance on a complaint basis only. If you have something to report, please call the Code Enforcement Hotline at 208-234-6287 to leave a message or visit the Code Enforcement page. Reports may be made anonymously.

All sidewalks need to be free of snow and ice daily to enable residents to safely use public sidewalks. Owners, tenants, occupants, and businesses are responsible for cleaning and maintaining their sidewalks. Please note: do not move snow into the streets as this is an obstruction and a misdemeanor. Violations may be reported to Code Enforcement at 208-234-6287.

The City has a curbside recycling program for its utilities customers, but does not have any drop-off locations. Western Recycling, 208-234-2092, located at 3034 Garret Way and Pacific Recycling, 208-233-7720, located at 3575 U.S. 30, accepts general recycling items (no televisions). For questions regarding the City’s programs, please call the Sanitation Department at 208-234-6192.

The Utility Billing Department, which offers residents municipally owned water, sewer, and sanitation services, is open Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The office is closed Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Payment is accepted at the Utility Billing office located at 911 North 7th Avenue, at drop boxes, by phone, or online through the online bill pay system. To use the online system, please email a request for a PIN to utilities@pocatello.us. For information or to make a payment, please call 208-234-6241.

The City of Pocatello owns and operates the water, sanitation, and wastewater utilities for Pocatello residents. Information can be obtained by calling the Utility Billing office at 208-234-6241. Idaho Power is the only electric utility company in Pocatello and can be reached at 208-236-7714. Intermountain Gas provides all the natural gas in the community and can be reached at 208-637-6400.

Payment for parking tickets may be dropped into one of the blue boxes in front of City Hall or inside the Police Department at 911 North 7th Avenue. Moving violations are paid at the Bannock County Court House at 624 East Center Street.

The Bannock County Driver’s License Division is located at the Sheriff’s Office at 5800 South 5th Avenue. For information, please call 208-236-7258 or visit www.bannockcounty.us/dmv/. This office also issues concealed weapons permits and handicapped parking stickers.

Pocatello does not require a general business license. However, a business license is required for the following: alcohol sales, auctioneers, boarding houses, concessions, Christmas tree lots, crossing guards, day care facilities (meaning person caring for one or more children, other than their own or relatives, for which they are receiving compensation), door to door sales, private investigators, security guards, taxi cab business, and sexually oriented businesses and their employees. For information about these licenses, please contact the Licensing Enforcement Division of the Pocatello Police Department at 208-234-6285. (Massage services are now regulated through the State of Idaho.)

The City of Pocatello does not require a general business license, but does require a license for selling alcohol. Food service businesses are regulated through the Southeastern Idaho Public Health Department. Please call the Food Program Coordinator at the Idaho Public Health Department at 208-239-5274 for information.

Dogs—All dogs three months of age or older are required to wear a license. Licenses are valid for one year, from June of the current year to June of the following year. Licenses can be purchased from the Animal Services Department located on the upper level of Ross Park or at City Hall, 911 North 7th Avenue. Call 208-234-6156 for information.

Regular Fees (any month other than May):$20.00 for an un-altered dog$10.00 for an altered dogSenior Citizens receive a discount

May Half-Price Specials (all the month of May):$10.00 for an un-altered dog$5.00 for an altered dogSenior Citizens receive a discount

Cats—Cat licenses are not required, but highly recommended; and they cost $1.00.

Multiple Animals & Livestock—Anyone with more than two dogs or more than five cats over the age of three months is required to obtain a multiple animal housing permit for $25.00. Permits are also required for livestock and other small animals. Livestock includes animals such as rabbits and chickens. Please contact Animal Services for details and requirements.